Kerawala AA, Das B, Solangi A. Mesenteric ischemia in COVID-19 patients: A review of current literature. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(18): 4700-4708 [PMID: 34222436 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i18.4700]
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Asad Ali Kerawala, FCPS, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Cancer Foundation Hospital, C-130, Block 09, Gulshan - e Iqbal, Karachi 75300, Pakistan. asadali4@yahoo.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Systematic Reviews
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2021; 9(18): 4700-4708 Published online Jun 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i18.4700
Mesenteric ischemia in COVID-19 patients: A review of current literature
Asad Ali Kerawala, Bhagwan Das, Ahda Solangi
Asad Ali Kerawala, Department of Surgery, Cancer Foundation Hospital, Karachi 75300, Pakistan
Bhagwan Das, Department of Medicine, Cancer Foundation Hospital, Karachi 75300, Pakistan
Ahda Solangi, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 10595, United States
Author contributions: Kerawala AA designed the research study, wrote the manuscript, analyzed the data and approved the final draft; Das B designed the research study, wrote the manuscript, analyzed the data and approved the final draft; Solangi A analyzed the data and approved the final draft.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare they have no conflict of interest.
PRISMA 2009 Checklist statement: The authors have read the PRISMA 2009 Checklist, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the PRISMA 2009 Checklist.
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Corresponding author: Asad Ali Kerawala, FCPS, Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Cancer Foundation Hospital, C-130, Block 09, Gulshan - e Iqbal, Karachi 75300, Pakistan. asadali4@yahoo.com
Received: January 11, 2021 Peer-review started: January 11, 2021 First decision: January 23, 2021 Revised: February 13, 2021 Accepted: April 23, 2021 Article in press: April 23, 2021 Published online: June 26, 2021 Processing time: 151 Days and 1.5 Hours
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background
Presently, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been causing mortalities mainly due to respiratory complications. It is essential to ascertain whether other organs are affected as well.
Research motivation
To understand the effects of COVID-19 on multiple systems, it is essential to review the published literature and their outcomes.
Research objectives
We aim to ascertain whether mesenteric ischemia is also caused by COVID-19 and leads to added mortality.
Research methods
Detailed review of the published literature (case reports and series) was done. Data was analyzed and entered in table format. Frequencies were calculated.
Research results
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 may cause acute mesenteric ischemia.
Research conclusions
Acute mesenteric ischemia should be considered in COVID-19 patients presenting with abdominal symptoms.
